Boxing Mastery: Advanced Technique, Tactics, and Strategies from the Sweet Science
by Mark Hatmaker, Doug Werner
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Author: Doug Werner, Mark HatmakerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-10-01
ISBN: 1884654215
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
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Book Review: #1 boxing instructional book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Once again, Mark Hatmaker has taken a subject and not only excellently explained the "how", but also the "why" as well. "Boxing Mastery" is exactly that: both a "how to" and "why for" book.
Mr. Hatmaker covers everything from the hinge principle (for generating power into every punch) to different boxer's stances and when they're most effective to upper- and lower-body mobility drills and how to cut off the ring. Make no mistake, this is a book for fighters, not a guide to "better fitness through non-contact boxing".
As expected, Hatmaker covers the most basic punches, footwork, drills, and targets, and he does so in a logical, concise and easy-to-understand manner the likes of which I've never seen outside of his works. In addition, he doesn't JUST stick to the basics. Chapters like "KO's and power punching", "Pivoting and waltzing", "Ring generalship", "Beat punching", and "Defensive concepts" shed light on nearly every imaginable aspect of the in-ring side of boxing. The only *minor* complaint I have is that this book refers to a chapter out of another book of his, "NHB: Savage Strikes", when talking about the basics of punching. I own that book too, so it's no big loss to me, but it may take away from the experience a little for a begginer. Still, it's such a small complaint that it never took away from the reading and learning experience for me.
For anyone who felt like something was missing from Beaumont's "Championship Streetfighting", this book fills in the gaps (footwork, defense) and then some. It can also stand alone, and I'd recomend it to anyone who wants to improve their boxing game, be they novice or experienced, as well as just anyone who wants to know how to throw a punch. I can't say enough good things about this book!
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